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Welcome to the latest Wallet Max newsletter! We’re grateful for your support and excited to announce our new Planet Positive Hub Memberships, giving you exclusive access to a large community of 2,000+ professionals and discounts to numerous 2025-2026 events to help you thrive in your business and career.
We are also thrilled that Bhuva, our CEO, officially announced her upcoming book, Everyday Risk Wisdom, at the Emerald Summit 2025. This book shares lessons and strategies to navigate careers with clarity, take smart risks, and build a blueprint for success in complex times.
Emerald Summit 2025: inspiring ideas, lasting connections
The Emerald Summit 2025 was an extraordinary gathering of 130+ industry leaders, where new ideas were shared, partnerships forged, and strategies shaped for the year ahead. The energy, optimism, and hopeful insights for our collective future continue to resonate across our community, in the US and internationally.
🌟 Key highlights:
15 sessions and 40 speakers delivering actionable takeaways for the planet, people, and profitable businesses
Meet Tiya Gordon and it’s electric, winner of the Bold World awards, sponsored by Wallet Max
A VIP Dinner gathering of 15-20 executives, connecting startups, investors, corporates, and media
Here’s a sneak peek of incredible moments and intentional connections from the Emerald Summit with Startup Awards and Executive Dinner!
Relive the Emerald Summit experience and connect with our community on the Wallet Max Hub. In line with our annual tradition, we plan to publish all photo and video content on our community platform! The perfect occasion to relive the event or dream about your next year’s participation. Plus, you can continue the conversations you started on this lively community forum, and network through the year!
A thank you to our sponsors!
This memorable summit wouldn’t have been the same without our sponsors.
Your support in developing tomorrow’s inspirational leaders and fostering a community that looks past generations and backgrounds creates a real and lasting impact. This is how progress is made.
Cherishing memories from last year’s Summit…
Last year’s Summit created lasting connections and memorable experiences. This year, we continue to honor that spirit of collaboration and inspiration.
The theme for 2024 was all about increasing venture capital fundraising and project finance for climate startups, particularly those led or owned by women in the sustainability, inclusion, education and technology sectors.
The Emerald Summit 2024 in numbers:
Mark your calendar: 2026 Climate Forward Community Events
After the achievements of 2025, our 2026 events promise an even more engaging experience — featuring expert-led panels, forward-thinking ideas, and opportunities to connect with peers driving change in business, sustainability, and innovation.
📅 Upcoming highlights:
New York Fintech Week – April 2026: New York Fintech Week is a vibrant series of events bringing together startups, investors, and industry leaders to unleash new perspectives, build powerful connections, and shape the future of financial technology. Do not miss the Planet Positive Talks and the Planet Positive Pitch during New York Fintech Week 2026!
NY Tech Week – June 2026: A dynamic, city-wide celebration of innovation. New York Tech Week brings startups, investors, and tech leaders together through a diverse mix of independently organized meetups, panels, pitch sessions, and networking events across the city. Participate in the Planet Positive Pitch and join us for the Planet Positive Talks!
Climate Week NYC – September 2026: A globally influential climate summit held each September alongside the UN General Assembly, New York Fashion Week, and New York Climate Week unites business, government, and civil society leaders to turn climate ambition into action through impactful discussions and programs. For the occasion, Wallet Max organizes the Emerald Summit 2026 during that symbolic week, with the Bold World Awards, and the established Sustainably Social Dinner.
Secure your place early to reserve participation in these exclusive 2026 events and continue engaging with our executive community.
Partner with us to shape the future of climate & innovation
Partner with us to shape the future of climate & innovation
As you can see, we are assembling a high-impact series of events convening startup founders, institutional investors, corporate leaders, and forward-thinking policymakers. We are inviting leaders like you to join us as partners and help elevate our mission: accelerating climate fintech, sustainable innovation, and inclusive growth.
Who we are looking for:
Strategic Sponsors & Corporate Partners
Community & Media Collaborators
Investor Co-Hosts & Startup Accelerators
Expert Contributors, Panel Leads, Program Allies
Why partner with us?
Direct access to decision makers: connect with investors, founders, policy experts, and executive leaders in curated settings.
Brand association with purpose: align your organization with climate tech, financial inclusion, and bold innovation.
Thought leadership spotlight: lead panels, keynotes, workshops, pitches, content streams.
Network amplification: exposure through our channels, press/media, and local/global event marketing.
We would love to explore how we can build mutual value. Whether you want visibility, deal flow, funding, influence, or community impact; we are open to tailoring a partnership that fits.
Looking ahead: Emerald Summit 2026
Speaking of which, we are already planning Emerald Summit 2026 to be even more dynamic, with thought-provoking sessions, renowned speakers, and opportunities to connect with peers leading the way in the climate tech industry.
🌟 Key highlights:
Speakers you’ll want to hear—thought leaders and innovators sharing insights that inspire and challenge.
Executive roundtables and curated networking experiences.
Focused sessions on climate technology and finance, sustainable ventures, biodiversity health and nature-based solutions, clean energy and net-zero transitions, green and blue economies, regenerative agriculture, and more.
Make sure to subscribe to our Luma calendar to secure your seat on time and enjoy exclusive early-bird benefits.
Introducing… The Planet Positive Hub Membership
The Summit was just the beginning. Now you can keep the momentum going by joining our brand-new Planet Positive Hub Memberships.
As a member, you’ll stay connected with a global community of 2,000+ innovators, investors, and emerging next-gen leaders who are driving sustainable solutions forward.
You’ll also get access to exclusive events, mentorship programs, and spotlight opportunities to scale impact all year long. Our annual membership gives you:
24/7 access to our online community platform with rich content (photos/videos)
Direct connections with startup mentors, executive coaches, and fundraising advisors ready to support your journey
Unlimited and asynchronous access to recordings of keynotes, panels, fireside chats, startup pitches, investor interviews, and more from year-round events
Discounted tickets and early-bird offers to in-person gatherings across the year
Exclusive access to private, members-only events (both virtual and in-person)
On top of that, all members are invited to our flagship community events, including:
Planet Positive Pitch & Talks – April 2026
Sustainably Social Dinners – April, June, and September 2026
Planet Positive Pitch & Talks – June 2026
Emerald Summit & Bold World Awards – September 2026
👉 We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort — and if you apply before October 31, 11 PM ET, you will receive an exclusive 20% discount on your first year.
Be part of a thriving network of 2,000+ changemakers working towards a planet-positive future for global communities.
Press play on knowledge and inspiration
Wallet Max ‘Planet Positive Podcast’ welcomes investor Emily Zhen
Last month on Planet Positive Podcast, Bhuva Shakti, Founder & CEO of Wallet Max, sat down with Emily Zhen, Principal on the Investment team at Zeal Capital Partners. Emily invests in early-stage companies shaping the future of healthcare, fintech, and learning & work.
With a background spanning New Enterprise Associates, Goldman Sachs, and digital health startups, Emily brings deep expertise and perspective to the conversation. She shares her journey as a healthcare investor, her vision for inclusive investing, and how she’s helping Zeal Capital Partners lead in impact-driven growth.
Emily has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and named among the Top 25 Emerging Venture Capital Investors. Listen to this podcast episode to hear her insights on investing with purpose while driving strong returns.
Next up – Wallet Max ‘Planet Positive Podcast’ welcomes Carbon13 investors on September 30
Join Bhuva Shakti, Founder & CEO at Wallet Max, as she speaks with female investors looking to leverage inclusion and impact without compromising growth of investments.
This month, Bhuva welcomes Puja Balachander and Sarah Jones from Carbon13, where they back early-stage climate tech startups. Their mission is to grow Carbon13’s role as a leading investor and expand its reach in the sector.
Key Insights:
Strategies for accelerating innovation in climate tech
Balancing investment growth with social and environmental impact
Lessons from leading female investors shaping the sustainable business landscape
💡 Tune in for real stories and practical insights on shaping the future of inclusive investing.
Your access to insights
Ensure you never miss new episodes or actionable advice from Wallet Max’s network of impact investors shaping industries from the top.
Subscribe to our Luma calendar and YouTube channel to always stay in the loop.
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